Dialysis RN

Samaritan Health Services; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 63,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Samaritan Health Services in Corvallis is seeking a dialysis nurse to provide safe, high-quality nursing care to patients undergoing dialysis therapies and to assist with supervising patient care technicians. The role emphasizes nephrology care within our Dialysis Services program.

NNCC Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) preferred; strong adaptability, communication and time management are essential. Starting bonus and relocation assistance may be available to new employees; employment commitment

Qualifications

• CNN certification preferred.
• Ability to respond quickly to urgent medical situations.
• Experience in dialysis settings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, quality nursing care to dialysis patients.
• Assist supervision of patient care technicians.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Time management

Stress tolerance

Mechanical aptitude

Health IT

Education

CNN certification preferred

Job description

Schedule - Shift 1.0 (80 hrs/pp) - Varies

Remote Status Remote Status: OnSite

Salary Range Salary Range: $46.01 - $70.65

*Starting bonus and/or relocation available to new employees. Previous experience may be required. Employment commitment to Samaritan is required.

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE

Provides safe, quality nursing care to patients undergoing dialysis therapies. Assists with the supervision of patient care technicians.

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

The Dialysis programs at Samaritan Dialysis Services offer Nephrology Services to the patients in the Mid-Willamette Valley Hospitals. We specialize in both Acute Kidney Injury and Chronic Kidney Disease.

EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS

NNCC Certified Nephrology Nurse (CNN) preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Adaptability/Flexibility: Ability to respond quickly and appropriately to urgent medical situations that may arise with high risk or diverse patient populations. Ability to adjust actions in relation to others and adapt treatment to offer best possible care to patients.

Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills to explain complex issues, exchange information between team members, and tactfully discuss issues. Ability to proactively resolve conflicts in a positive and constructive manner. Possess the knowledge and skills to handle complaints, settle disputes, and negotiate with others to reach mutually beneficial decisions.

Stress Tolerance and Self Control: Ability to maintain patience and composure, control emotions, set clear boundaries and moderate high stress, difficult situations.

Time Management: Ability to organize, plan and prioritize work to complete within required time frames and to follow-up on pending issues. Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and thrive in dynamic fast-paced environments and under pressure.

Mechanical: Knowledge of tools and equipment and how to use machines or systems. Ability to safely and effectively operate a variety of computerized simulation and treatment machines. Ability to monitor performance of self, other individuals, or processes to make improvements or take corrective action. Ability to watch gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.

Health Information Technology: Knowledge of health information technology (e.g. review documents, the electronic health record, coding software). Possess independent judgment skills within the scope of job responsibilities to resolve legal, financial or administrative problems.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Rarely
(1 - 10% of the time)

Occasionally
(11 - 33% of the time)

Frequently
(34 - 66% of the time)

Continually
(67 - 100% of the time)

CLIMB - STAIRS

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 40 - 60 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 20 - 40 Lbs

SQUAT Static (hold >30 sec)

SIT

LIFT (Overhead: 54" and above) 0 - 20 Lbs

STAND

WALK - LEVEL SURFACE

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Floor to Waist: 0"-36") 20 - 40 Lbs

LIFT (Knee to chest: 24"-54") 0 - 20 Lbs

LIFT (Waist to Eye: up to 54") 0 - 20 Lbs